# What are Italy’s new measures against violent protests?

https://mins.news/en/item/109753

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 15:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/what-are-italys-new-measures-against-violent-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Italy’s government approved a package of security measures after youth-led protests turned chaotic over the weekend. They include deploying 500 troops to Milan through year-end and creating an offence of violent participation in public demonstrations, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 20,000 euros. Parents may be held financially liable for damage caused by minors; 14- to 18-year-olds deemed dangerous can face administrative detention, and people using online tools to organise violent demonstrations could receive sentences of up to 12 years.

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